Eating Disorders in Bangladesh: A Narrative Review

Health Science Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 8(3)

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Eating disorders are complex psychiatric illnesses mostly prominent in Western countries. Little has been researched about these countries like Bangladesh. The purpose of this narrative review was to summarize the studies on eating Bangladesh, focusing rates and associated factors. A search performed PubMed, Scopus, Google, Google Scholar, BanglaJOL February 20, 2024, identify available After considering inclusion exclusion criteria, 10 articles were included review. Studies published between 2015 2023 with a sample size ranging from 196 4076. All conducted among university students used screening tools assess where majority utilized Attitudes Test-26. rate at risk varies 20.4% 38%. Sociocultural factors, age, sex, academic attainment, marital status, family income, smoking, nutritional anxiety, depression, internet addiction, high religious practice, previous cosmetic surgery, binge drinking disorder risk. However, all focused single population group, no nationwide or research involving community populations clinical samples identified. Although there an increase Bangladesh since 2015, community-based using diagnostic warranted. Adaptation development culture sensitive instruments could be important necessity along enduring collaboration researchers, stakeholders, clinicians.

Язык: Английский

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Lifestyle-related risk factors correlated with mental health problems: A longitudinal observational study among 686 male college students in Chongqing, China

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10

Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2022

Aim Public concerns over the mental health problems of college students are rising. Previous research show that female tend to suffer more from than males, with few studies focusing on males. This study sought explore association lifestyle-related risk factors prevalence among male in China. Methods The lifestyle information and status 686 Chongqing, China, were assessed 2014, 582 them followed up a year later. Participants completed questionnaire assessing demographic which include sleep quality, computer usage, sedentariness, physical activity, smoking, current alcohol, coke, coffee, milk tea drinking, tea/fried food/baked food consumption. Mental measured using Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). Results Univariate analyses indicated age, latency, duration, usage time, fried consumption potential for ( p 's < 0.05). Multivariate analysis further revealed that, either at baseline or during follow-up, participants (i) time higher having depression symptoms 0.05) (ii) frequency associated depression, anxiety, stress Additionally, cross-lagged showed 2014 is positively correlated (β = 0.106, but not anxiety 0.047, > 0.019, later 0.129, 0.01), 0.168, 0.001), 0.113, 0.01) Conclusions Computer These results might emphasize preventive strategies problems, especially students.

Язык: Английский

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Benefits and probable ill effects of WHO’s declaration of end of COVID-19 pandemic: a way back to pandemic-free normal life

Annals of Medicine and Surgery, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 85(6), С. 3199 - 3201

Опубликована: Май 17, 2023

Dear Editor, The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, was first reported in Wuhan, China, December 2019. disease quickly spread globally, leading WHO to declare a pandemic on 11 March 2020. After declaration, all countries activated emergency response. They implemented various measures control of such as lockdowns, travel restrictions, and social distancing guidelines1, even though many people got affected died. As 3 May 2023, 765 222 932 confirmed cases have been which 6 921 614 died2. so mutations it became weak, its affectability mortality rate continued decline. In 2022, number newly deaths declined about 60% 53%, respectively, compared previous week3. Besides this, 2 13 347 114 071 vaccine doses already administered worldwide, is one crucial reasons for less mortality2. This vaccination reduces human health risks increasing high population-level immunity. time passes, decreasing trend observed hospitalization intensive care unit admission death rates. Because these reasons, 5 stated that situation no longer public international concern declared end pandemic4. declaration at phase has brought numerous beneficial consequences. reduction burden most significant benefits. Healthcare workers now more resources devote addressing other concerns result units facilities occupied emergencies5,6. diverted attention away from concerns; however, this changed, there greater focus led improved outcomes. People are living alone, isolated another, fear an increase their mental well-being7,8. another benefit, boost provides economy. had devastating effect economy entire world, causing businesses fail resulting loss jobs9. having come end, can reopen return jobs, will lead improvement management supply chains, were severely disrupted during pandemic10. There lack food supplies, essential medical raw materials variety industries. Nevertheless, with chains restored, making possible ensure supplies available across industries boosting up financial sector well quality life. make easier borders. restrictions imposed nations marked decrease who travelled internationally11. However, resumed, resulted connections tourism industry, business political tours, ultimately, global development. addition, tremendous educational system12,13. If schools universities be able reopen, students go back school without being afraid pandemic. academic performance. timely transition appropriate those situations trust healthcare. losses corporate industrial sectors, education system, placed increased healthcare systems. And keeps them halt hinders development; successful ending suitable post-pandemic policies, regain losses, confidence organization, likely seek when required. could unfavourable repercussions too. may develop inaccurate sense safety, believing ended misinterpreting eradicated. complacency fragile compliance protocols. fatalities, prematurely lifted virus14. economic recovery, response background. organizations providing funding research, challenge working alone limited testing, insufficient mutation tracing, inadequate research vaccines medicines. consequence lifted. transmission variants emergence new variants, potential trigger incidents fatalities. Lack enthusiasm vaccinations reluctance increase. strains virus wave infection world. going cause concern. Vaccines become effective against COVID-19, fatalities cases15. difficulty controlling variants. It lose faith authorities if rates incidences continue rise. believe made premature decision phase, they also failed provide adequate direction protocols, difficult respond future emergencies. An unhealthy dependence modern conveniences problematic event not place paradigm-shifting policy coordinate between phases. A great switched digital methods almost aspects daily sudden normal gaps aspects, including system. That’s why should bridge our communication-based, online world before announced ended, several advantages. These advantages include disease, health, addition benefits, travelling borders opportunities. too soon. case, possibility rise apathy resistance. Additionally, allot fewer funds reduce ability contain challenging deal crises. Implementing policies precautions necessary smooth into forestall any Ethical approval Not applicable study. Consent Source We did receive specific fund work. Author contribution R.S., A.S.M.R., Nazmunnahar: conceptualization, data curation writing original draft. M.J.H. M.R.I. supervision, review editing manuscript. All authors reviewed approved final submission. Conflicts interest disclosure author(s) work nothing disclose. Research registration unique identifying (UIN) Guarantor Md. Rabiul Islam. Data availability statement sharing article. Provenance peer commissioned, externally peer-reviewed.

Язык: Английский

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The rapid spreading of monkeypox virus is a threat for global public health: What should we do to fight this old enemy?

Health Science Reports, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 5(6)

Опубликована: Окт. 4, 2022

A zoonosis known as monkeypox (MPX) is brought on by the virus (MPXV), a kind of Orthopoxvirus similar to smallpox virus, member Poxviridae family.1, 2 The MPXV was initially identified in 1958 at laboratory Copenhagen, Denmark, had an epidemic pox-like illness among monkeys. newborn baby aged 9 months first human MPX case 1970 Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). Then, six confirmed cases were until May 1971 West African nations. Since then, has been verified thousands humans across 15 different nations.3 beyond nations seen United States 2003 after importation infected animals from Ghana.4 re-emerged Nigeria 2017, few individuals affected with have reported outside Africa people who recently traveled or contacted visiting Nigeria.5 In 2018, three detected Kingdom, Israel, and Singapore for time, demonstrating that exported countries other than its endemic regions. 2021, two travelers Nigeria, one Maryland Texas. central, northwestern, southwestern parts Africa, 25 suspected February 17, 2022, along fatalities. On March 14, fatalities Central Republic. From day 2022 mid-April throughout 14 territories DRC, about 1,152 probable recorded 54 health centers, including 55 mortality rate 4.8%. April 30, 46 MPX, cases.6 European region highest MPX. Two types circulate areas—the (Congo Basin) clade clade; latter causes less severe disease mortality.7 discovered but now it spread worldwide countries. By end July more 22,000 80 worldwide, almost all where endemic.8, last week World Health Organization (WHO) declared Global Public Emergency.10 Previously, WHO global emergency regarding health-related events.11 COVID-19 most recent before current outbreak. transition pandemic very swift, causing significant harm society, economy physical mental health.12-14 Therefore, rapid spreading declaration created panic worldwide. concern death 29, time. total due eight outbreak, five deaths respectively. Brazil, respected ministry announced 41 years old man patient having lymphoma impaired immune system.15 So far 1,066 513 reported. According data published Ministry Health, men sex (MSM) are prone be till now, 98% MSM. Shortly that, Spanish Europe suffering encephalitis. officials second fatality connected 2022. ministry, roughly 120 3,750 required hospitalization.16 never visited unrelated regions also contracted Moreover, studies suggest potential mutation pathogenic species higher thought before.17 This phenomenon alarmed scientists worldwide; new threat healthcare system knocking door. infectious outbreaks affect well-being population their impacts. We noticed tremendously impacted world.18-21 Mental problems significantly increased safety measures, social issues, economic crises, educational career interruptions, so forth.22-25 During pandemic, rival outbreak worldwide.17 Similar will further increase psychological both diseases guidelines. Fear getting play important role people's attitudes behavior related outbreaks.26, 27 we recommend awareness MPXV, care health, interaction, application terror management theory reduce additional burdens during ongoing nonendemic shaped public eye stigma dense sexual networks MSM.28 As June 7, UK Security Agency (UKHSA) 302 England, majority them being young homosexual bisexual males MSM.29 Among cases, 99% Kingdom.30 However, authorities do not classify sexually transmitted infection. It too quick declare solely affects according available epidemiological data, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex (LGBTQI) community can considered group high risk infection.31 disproportionately LGBTQI might worsen against group. pathogens no innate ability discriminate based orientation, religion, nationality, race, ethnic this virus.32 "Stigma discrimination dangerous any virus," said Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.33 UNAIDS expresses stigmatized Africa. employs institutions media adopt strategy avoiding MPX.31 Direct contact bodily fluids individual, mucous membranes, damaged skin, open rashes, materials exposed ways spread. addition, between through direct prolonged face-to-face droplet transmission.34, 35 Typically, requires 6–13 days incubation, although take 5 21 days. usually lasts 2–4 weeks. begins fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue.35 rash appears initial infection site within 3 quickly spreads over body. experience mild moderate symptoms. Inflammation brain, dehydration, inflammation cornea, conjunctivitis, pneumonia complications individuals. Mortality ranges up 11% areas, primarily children.6 countermeasure infections, inhibitors used. Cidofovir, Brincidofovir (CMX001), Tecovirimat (ST-246) authorized poxvirus inhibitors. All these antiviral drugs showed good efficacy animal models. effectiveness immune-compromised subjects limited since infections occur immune-deficient animals.3 Studies demonstrate vaccine used immunization offers protection species, MPXV.36 Eighty-five percent found vaccinated smallpox.3 vaccinia (ACAM2000) Aventis Pasteur generation replication-competent vaccine. 2003, ACAM2000, recommended Centers Disease Control Prevention (CDC) States, shown relieve symptoms failed prevent disease.36 education possible factors prevention strategies should priority officials. warned arriving result continuous MPXV. Animals laboratories wild handled without protection. Fully cooked foods derived meat body need consumed lower danger transmission animal. To stop spreading, limitations must put international commerce animals. feasibility appropriateness validated clinical trials. Countries develop prioritized vulnerable citizens. Additionally, MSM preventable diseases, use condoms, avoid unprotected sex, healthy life.17 address lessons into practice. These relate education, prevention, treatment, care.37 learned AIDS blaming stigmatizing particular undermine response lead promoting information lessen associated involvement They connect communities religious groups, leaders, professionals communication message gays bisexuals, rarely confined geographic boundary. More significantly, minimize bigotry, rename "monkeypox" soon feasible.31, 38 become because spreading. crucial assess plan shockingly proportion seems portray disaster. time propose control techniques counter ever-increasing danger. mild, low. Stigmatizing language, behavior, toward specific groups becoming tracing, prompt screening quarantine individuals, adequate appropriate treatment advised. Mst. Sarmin Akter Md. Sohan devised study wrote draft. Rabiul Islam edited revised manuscript. Both authors reviewed approved final submission. conflict interest. author affirms manuscript honest, accurate, transparent account reported; aspects omitted; discrepancies planned (and, if relevant, registered) explained. Data sharing applicable article analyzed study.

Язык: Английский

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Condition of the autonomic nervous system during the 'sit-stand-sit' orthostatic test in university students in areas of military conflict in Ukraine

Physical Culture Recreation and Rehabilitation, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 2(2), С. 81 - 91

Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2023

Background and Study Aim. Extended residence in a zone of military conflict presents health risks for students. Hence, this research focuses on evaluating the condition autonomic nervous system among university students residing Ukraine's conflict-affected areas. Materials Methods. The study involved 57 (30 men 27 women) from universities across Ukraine. Before experiment, these had experienced prolonged period inactivity, attributed to global COVID-19 pandemic since 2020 ongoing war Ukraine February 24, 2022. Their total time difficult environment was 3 years 6 months. 'Orthostatic test "seated-to-standing-to-seated" (by Nikolay Teslenko)' applied study. To participate study, were instructed complete record their findings designated Google form. cardiovascular response (heart rate) evaluated during 'sit-stand-sit' sequence minutes. experiment's data statistically analyzed using PyCharm CE platform range Python coding libraries. Results. physical activity male female revealed that first-category participants exhibit superior adaptation consistent heart rate, both while stationary when moving. second category more pronounced rate variations, signifying an average level. third most variability, potentially indicating inadequate stress possible risks. Conclusions. Analysis reveals preparedness markedly affects blood vessel reactions genders. discerned disparities groups emphasize necessity customized training strategies, especially those less adapted demands.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Bangladeshi Young Adults and Evaluation of the Associated Factors after COVID-19 Pandemic: a Cross-Sectional Study

Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 27(2), С. 182 - 192

Опубликована: Июль 30, 2024

Overweight and obesity have emerged as alarming public health concerns. Many contributing factors for body weight gain are present among young-aged populations. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence overweight in young adults after COVID-19 pandemic risk linked with it. This research carried out from September 2023 January 2024, focusing on Dhaka city. A standard questionnaire designed collecting data. Body height were measured by an electronic weighing machine measuring tape, respectively, calculate BMI participants. association between evaluated using chi square test Fisher exactness. Three hundred seventeen (317) enrolled study. 13.9% (n = 44) 3.2% 10) population found be obese, respectively. family history significantly associated being obese-overweight (p 0.002) identified a high-risk factor overweight-obesity (OR 2.596, CI 1.481–5.900). Overweight-obesity had significant concentration problem while working 0.015), regard 2.754, 1.182– 6.419). Inadequate sleep duration late-night sleeping habits 1.665, CI: 0.853–3.253; OR 1.276, 0.703–2.313, respectively). Appropriate measures should followed reduce burden caused adults. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 27(2): 182-192, 2024 (July)

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the association between online gaming addiction and academic performance among the school‐going adolescents in Bangladesh: A cross‐sectional study

Health Science Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7(9)

Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024

The pervasive nature of online gaming, notably accentuated during the COVID-19 pandemic, has spurred concerns regarding gaming addiction among children. This study explores intricate ramifications on academic performance and social dynamics children in Bangladesh. Our primary objective is to gauge extent unravel its profound effects performance.

Язык: Английский

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Community‐based decentralized mental health services are essential to prevent the epidemic turn of post‐Covid mental disorders in Bangladesh: A call to action

Health Science Reports, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 5(4)

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2022

The number of people suffering from mental illnesses has increased across the world.1-5 Mental health become an important issue than ever during ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.6-9 pandemic tremendously affected and life world. prevalence anxiety depression by 25% due to worldwide.10 European Union (EU) countries reported disorders ranging 16.1% 54.8% since beginning pandemic.11 Factors associated with poor in 26 were female sex, scarcity healthcare services, financial crisis, job loss Moreover, a meta-analysis that both sexes have similar infection rates; however, severity mortality male sex.12 Another showed aged 70 years or more higher risk infection, developing severe symptoms, need for intensive care support, individuals under 70.13 As country South East Asia, many Bangladesh lost their jobs income sources pandemic. Unemployment poverty throughout effects.14 Also, additional fear getting infected, death close relatives family members, altered lifestyle manage crisis severely impacted globe.15-20 We our previous study different ranged 38% 73% among general population pandemic.1, 2 anticipate actual gravity are serious results. Over past few decades, system world improved ensure better medical people. Medical is now self-directed, information accessible, health-driving factors top priority global authorities.21 densely populated lower-middle-income Southeast Asia.22 A door-to-door survey 18.7% adults 12.6% children met criteria Bangladesh. At least 30 million disorders.23 Therefore, primary, secondary, tertiary level services (MHS) essential But does not structured system. In Bangladesh, professionals (MHP) include psychiatrists, nurses, clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists.24 about 260 psychiatrists (0.16/100,000 population) only one psychiatrist every 300,000 seeking MHS. 700 nurses (0.4/100,000 565 psychologists (0.34/100,000 working at specialty hospitals. total involved MHS less 1000 against 162 population. Due low city-centric system, cannot afford necessary There 36 government colleges Among them, 16 no psychiatry department.25 undergraduate curriculum (MBBS) adequate learning assessment contents. And so new doctors finishing MBBS degree without completing some fundamental courses on health. expenditure roughly 0.05% budget Bangladesh.21 However, says will be biggest obstacle human productivity 2030.26 loneliness, depressive generalized disorder, sleep disturbance (HCPs) 89%, 44%, 78%, 87% early stage pandemic.8 intervention can prevent epidemic turn problems after first, we should recognize illness as disease treatment patients seriously. take short long-term plans face upcoming problems.27-30 establishment National Institute Health capital city 2001 was milestone specific robust policy absent Bangladesh.31 recommend policymakers formulate well other low-income focusing decentralized community-based approach. authority establish departments nongovernment college institutional training providers This initiative might help increase psychiatric trainees offer educational institutions community level. availability would reduce burden centers quality introduce specialized psychosocial interventions district-level they imply referral increments usual outbreaks, created barriers interventions.32, 33 leading international academic organizations expertise recommended share experiences guidelines low- middle-income tackle followed pandemic.34 taking proper Awareness cooperation make outstanding contribution this regard. social stigma barrier sharing discussing issues Bangladesh.35 knowing correct MHP informing others stigma. Authorities organize workshops sessions institutions, offices, workplaces involving MHP. involve religious leaders, teachers, local opinion leaders promote authorities scope screening levels. primary resources available limited. everyone right get Technology spread over country, most access it.36, 37 Some earlier studies suggested must raise voices scientific outlets public discussions through airwaves.38 utilize technology good all. Using widespread technology, provide app-based underserved areas. telemedicine option psychological rural Regular monitoring follow-up online prescription door-steps Researchers, workers, authorities, jointly post-Covid overburdened ensuring anticipating there chance disorders. Poor fighting limited infrastructures burden. high infrastructure support. prudent utilizing resources. extend divisions, districts, thanas, levels urban For decentralization integrate using existing delivery set up dedicated service high-risk vulnerable populations. digital platforms easy Md. Rabiul Islam: Conceptualization; writing – original draft. Mohammad Saydur Rahman: MMA Shalahuddin Qusar: review editing. authors declare conflicts interest. ethics statement available. lead author affirms manuscript honest, accurate, transparent account being reported; aspects been omitted; any discrepancies planned (and, if relevant, registered) explained.

Язык: Английский

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The possibility and challenge evaluation about the declaration of end of the pandemic phase of Covid-19

Annals of Medicine and Surgery, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 85(5), С. 2237 - 2239

Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2023

Roknuzzaman, A. S. M.; Sarker, Rapty; Nazmunnahar, ; Islam, Md. Rabiul PhD Author Information

Язык: Английский

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Burden of COVID‐19 on health and wellbeing, education, and economy of Bangladesh

Clinical Case Reports, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(11)

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2022

Abstract The long‐term impact of this pandemic will continue in almost all sectors a country such as health, economic situations, education, mental and violence. Therefore, the authors intended to discuss prolonged effect COVID‐19 on health along with wellbeing, economy Bangladesh through mixed approach. To assess possible scenario sector Bangladesh, we conducted short survey online structured questionnaire. is highlighted by graphical presentations discussed issues light existing literature. It realized that care services resources are always essential for predominant conditions fatal diseases patients. Mental has also been impacted lot during pandemic. Moreover, students only those schools located urban areas attended some classes but due internet interruption scarcity devices from rural cannot attend it widen gap between pupils who live remote areas. Additionally, many terminate school. country's youth unemployment projected intensify result effects, which would promote antisocial behavior cause social discontent among young people. Also, flow remittances greatly declined last couple months people were jobless abroad, majority them sent back home. demographic dividend's results expected be negatively COVID‐19's overall well sustainable development goals (SDGs) Bangladesh. systems need strategic backup at community, national, global levels if any basic system may collapse socio‐economic geopolitical negligence handling post‐pandemic challenges.

Язык: Английский

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